Into The Unknown...Road To The 1st Meet

[brandona]

Alright, your loss.

Come on bro, that was the 1000th post in my journey and that is the best you could come up with? Boy riding in that limo with all them cheeseburgers really messed with your mind....hahahahahahahahah...

just fucking with ya....

-B

[brandona]

Warm ups -
135 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5
225 x 5

Working sets -
260 x 5
265 x 5
270 x 4*
225 x 5
225 x 0

So what the fuck happened? On the 4th rep of 270 the fucking lights almost went out...no shit..I racked the bar and next thing I know I am squating with my hands on the bar, staring at the floor...

Not sure what happened..I think that I was holding my breath, although I was giving a little shout at the end to make sure that I was not doing that...who knows....Stripped some weight and took 225 for a spin, but i could not shake the cob webs...still cant, so I called it a night...

Grappler work -
10 ea side - 25
10 ea side - 35
10 ea side - 45

did them dropping thelbow as per Powerfreaks's video...fucking grinder, this is an awesome excersise...the 45 was niceeeeee!!!

Home, slammed a three scoop shake with teaspoon on peanut butter, then cooked up a pan of tuna and eggs, 6 eggs, two cans of tuna, hot sauce and slamm....still a little wired in the head, but I should sleep good tonight...

-B

[brandona]

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Better stock up on the Storm-Shock now, or else your kid(s) will go without shoes--LOL

How is Stacy doing, and your workouts, still getting in the cardio?

HAHAAHAH...that is funny...Got to stock up...need another job...maybe two more like you...hahahaahaha...

Stacy is doing alright, on bed rest, but ok...has a constant headache and high blood pressure, but in good spirts...thanks for asking...

Still doing cardio and running the zero carb diet, going to see it threw till the end and then start eating like a powerlifter, the body fat is much lower...

-B

[Sugarbutt]

AZ question - how close to Casa Grande are you??

[brandona]

AZ question - how close to Casa Grande are you??

Casa Grande is about 1 to 1-1/2 hours north of Tucson on I-10 heading towards Phoenix....The have a ton of outlet malls up there...SHOPPING!!!!!

-B

[Sugarbutt]

Casa Grande is about 1 to 1-1/2 hours north of Tucson on I-10 heading towards Phoenix....The have a ton of outlet malls up there...SHOPPING!!!!!

-B

Right on...trying to see if I can stationed there...I hear that's one of the best stations to do BP work in...

[brandona]

Right on...trying to see if I can stationed there...I hear that's one of the best stations to do BP work in...

Really? that is kind of far from the border, almost 3 hrs....do the agents live in the field for a while? like a fireman? that would make a lot more sence....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Come on bro, that was the 1000th post in my journey and that is the best you could come up with? Boy riding in that limo with all them cheeseburgers really messed with your mind....hahahahahahahahah...

just fucking with ya....

-B


Damn Bro, I could have been more poetic with post 1000, shit. Sorry B!

[Lowdown5]

Workouts are looking Strong B, you are an Animal.

[brandona]

Workouts are looking Strong B, you are an Animal.

Thanks bro, other than the almost passing out part, it was a pretty good day...I am thinking low box squats next week, I am weak out of the hole, need more hip strenght..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro, other than the almost passing out part, it was a pretty good day...I am thinking low box squats next week, I am weak out of the hole, need more hip strenght..

-B


That will fix that problem. Coming up from the bottom is the bane of most lifters.

[brandona]

That will fix that problem. Coming up from the bottom is the bane of most lifters.

Yep, once I get past that point, it is cake...but half squats dont count for shit...

[Lowdown5]

Yep, once I get past that point, it is cake...but half squats dont count for shit...



True that!

[Nightshift]

Nice work B, things look like they're coming along nicely!!!

[brandona]

Nice work B, things look like they're coming along nicely!!!

Thanks bro, gotta keep up the slow pace..every time I am in the gym, I want that big number, a number that I think a guy my size should be moving, but I have to take my time, be pacient, calm the fuck down and work the program...

-B

[B.C.]

Things are lookin' great around here B. Nice to know that you're keeping your head about you and not doing too much already. New powerlifters sometimes get ahead of themselves, do too much too early, and then find themselves out of the gym for weeks. Don't let it be you man.

Stay Strong.
B.C.

[brandona]

Things are lookin' great around here B. Nice to know that you're keeping your head about you and not doing too much already. New powerlifters sometimes get ahead of themselves, do too much too early, and then find themselves out of the gym for weeks. Don't let it be you man.

Stay Strong.
B.C.

no sir, I have given myself a year before my 1st meet, no rush, only in my mind, but he and I had a long talk and he is not allowed to go to the gym with my anymore, gets me in too much trouble....

-B

[Lowdown5]

This ain't no sprint, it is a marathon B, just keep moving forward!

[B.C.]

This ain't no sprint, it is a marathon B, just keep moving forward!

True statement, especially with powerlifting. Big Weight + Big Ego = Big Injury

[brandona]

True statement, especially with powerlifting. Big Weight + Big Ego = Big Injury

I hear ya bro...slow and steady...

[brandona]

Warm up -
extreme stretch with a quarter each hand...
bar x ton
95 x 5 - x2
105 x 5 - x2

Working set -
135 x 5
140 x 5
145 x 5
155 x 5
155 x 5

(135 x 20..was curious, but I smoked that)

30 mins of cardio on mouse wheel - incline between 7-10, speed between 2.5-3...

My arch needs a lot of work, the 1st reps is nice, but quickly goes to shit..last rep is usally flat...power off chest is good, nice even speed..155 was a bit slower than I wanted, but better than last week...bands next week should help speed off chest..

-B

[BEASTOFRAGE]

great stuff brother! way to be animal!
TB

[brandona]

great stuff brother! way to be animal!
TB

Thanks bro...one day at a time...

[Dustin92]

Hey bro, hows
it goin?

Great bench day bro. Cant wait to see what you'll pull off with the bands. Always been curious bout em, let me know how you like em.

[brandona]

Hey bro, hows
it goin?

Great bench day bro. Cant wait to see what you'll pull off with the bands. Always been curious bout em, let me know how you like em.

Will do bro, was hoping that they would be here today, but shit happens....hahaah....

-B

[Dustin92]

Will do bro, was hoping that they would be here today, but shit happens....hahaah....

-B

Haha I heard that bro. Seems like any time I order something, it never gets here on time, Always a day or two late. Haha Oh well, like you said, shit happens.

[IRBS]

Keep workin hard bro! Good job!

[brandona]

Keep workin hard bro! Good job!

Thanks Bro...Feels good....

-B

[brandona]

So i posted some goals in my sig...These are short term and I feel that I can break them on my heavy single day in two weeks. The weight is flying and these are very doable....I will try to post up five week goals before ever wave...I do four weeks of 5x5 and then a max week using heavy dbls and singles...Well that is the plan for right now...These goals may seem low to some of you, but keep in mind, this is after only 4 weeks of powerlifting..So with that in mind, I will be temperary satified with those number...



So Nightshift asked why I got away from bodybuilding and over to the darkside..I dont think that I posted it, so here goes...I was starting to follow G's powerbuilding methods, using heavy, low reps followed by lighter, high reps to burn out the mucsle...In doing this I got bit by the bug. I am a greedy muther and I want more and more...I have a ton of free time to think about this while sweating to death on the mouse wheel...I saw myself in a meet before I ever saw myself on the stage in posing trunks...My personailty is one of raw, brute power, nothing pretty about it....So here I am...I do plan to compete next year and am training for a bench/deadlift comp next year...

-B

[Dustin92]

Great goals bro. What are you at now?

[brandona]

Great goals bro. What are you at now?

270x4 on squats (almost passed out)
Pretty easy, bit tought out of the hole, 315 feels very doable...

225x3 on bench
Smoke show, so easy it was funny

335x5 on deads
fast off floor and smooth all the way up. Will add 20-30lbs to this on friday...

Like I said, they are small right now, but will not stay that way for long...

Body weight is somewhere between 275 and 280....
Body fat - still too much

-B

[Dustin92]

270x4 on squat (almost passed out)
Pretty easy bit tought out of the hole 315 feels very doable.

225x3 on bench


335x5 on deads
fast off floor and smooth all the way up. Will add 20-30lbs to this on friday

Like I said they are small right now but will not stay that way for long

-B

Sweet..Its always good to set realistic short term goals. Makes you feel like your on top of the world world when you reach em. Hit it hard bro and those goals will b done w/ be4 u know it ;)

[B.C.]

Are you slowing down the fat loss since you started powerlifting B? I know you want it gone, but your lifts will suffer if it's too drastic of a diet. Are you starting to slowly add the carbs back in? Way to go on finding the right path for yourself B. Most people search a lifetime for it. I'm definitely not a powerlifter, but I have TONS of respect for what you guys do. Your numbers are already pretty impressive. I can definitely see some great things comming from you man, you're a dedicated one, that's for sure.

Stay Strong, Get Stronger.
B.C.

[brandona]

Are you slowing down the fat loss since you started powerlifting B? I know you want it gone, but your lifts will suffer if it's too drastic of a diet. Are you starting to slowly add the carbs back in? Way to go on finding the right path for yourself B. Most people search a lifetime for it. I'm definitely not a powerlifter, but I have TONS of respect for what you guys do. Your numbers are already pretty impressive. I can definitely see some great things comming from you man, you're a dedicated one, that's for sure.

Stay Strong, Get Stronger.
B.C.

Thanks bro...
The diet...I still have 5 weeks left on the current zero carb diet, I will finish that out..I plan on taking a break, I looked back last night and I will have been on a cal restricted diet of some sort for over 6 months...Time for a break...I will keep the carbs in check the best I can and keep the cardio in the mix, but I will raise the cals to get all the power I can out of my body...

Right now I am still running the zero carbs, but upped the cals, I should be over 3,000 right now...I cant wait to start eating my oats for breakfast again...LOL...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Goals,

B, you just did the best thing you could do for yourself. Goals until written are just dreams. Once committed to writing, then they have meaning and purpose. I think, I wish and I hope go with dreams, but by saying I will, then it becomes attainable. I will be here every step of the way to make sure it gets done.

[brandona]

Goals,

B, you just did the best thing you could do for yourself. Goals until written are just dreams. Once committed to writing, then they have meaning and purpose. I think, I wish and I hope go with dreams, but by saying I will, then it becomes attainable. I will be here every step of the way to make sure it gets done.

Thanks bro, good to feel your hand on my sholder...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro, good to feel your hand on my sholder...

-B


Always on your side Bro, always.

[brandona]

So no deads tonight...between working my ass off all day and picking up baby furniture on the other side of town, I ran out of time and juice..Bench tomoroww it also on the back burner. My mom is coming over to help get the house ready for the baby, and if I tell her I am going to the gym, she will cut my balls off...Looks like Sunday a full day at the gym....lol....jonesing big time....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Make Sunday a great day, improvise, overcome and adapt.

[Dustin92]

Hit hard Sunday bro just like I know you will!

Best of with the baby and all, hope all goes well bro...

[B.C.]

Don't try and cram three days of workouts into one session, man that's recipe for some serious overtraining. Missed workouts happen B, but they're in the past now. Just go that much harder for the scheduled workout. At most, just throw in a few sets of the bodyparts you missed, but not a whole workout's worth. Hit it hard B, but stay smart.

Stay Strong.
B.C.

[Roland]

Sup brandon, finally got to ya log...lol. You have made some great progress here bro, very impressive, keep up the hard work man. Peace

[brandona]

Don't try and cram three days of workouts into one session, man that's recipe for some serious overtraining. Missed workouts happen B, but they're in the past now. Just go that much harder for the scheduled workout. At most, just throw in a few sets of the bodyparts you missed, but not a whole workout's worth. Hit it hard B, but stay smart.

Stay Strong.
B.C.

I will catch up on the bench tomorrow, but leave the deads alone..That is my strongest lift right now, so a week off will not kill me...
-B

Sup brandon, finally got to ya log...lol. You have made some great progress here bro, very impressive, keep up the hard work man. Peace

Thanks for stopping by..

-B

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So I took my old softball stuff to Play it again sports and scored 2 old wieder 22's, 2 10's, 2-5 and 2-2 2-1/2's.....not too shabby, now I can go my grip work at home and make my gym trips faster...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Good score on the weights.

[brandona]

Good score on the weights.

And the home gym is started...lol....They had Olympic sets for $250...will have to go back when I have more time and scope it out...

-B

[Lowdown5]

And the home gym is started...lol....They had Olympic sets for $250...will have to go back when I have more time and scope it out...

-B



Very cool. That would be nice to have.

[brandona]

Very cool. That would be nice to have.

Yea, might set up an out door gym...Real hard core..Pumping in the 100 deg+ heat....OH YEA!!!!!

[Lowdown5]

Yea, might set up an out door gym...Real hard core..Pumping in the 100 deg+ heat....OH YEA!!!!!


Hardcore is right.

[Dustin92]

Yea, might set up an out door gym...Real hard core..Pumping in the 100 deg+ heat....OH YEA!!!!!

Already do that ;).....Never a day I dont sweat buckets...

[BEASTOFRAGE]

So i posted some goals in my sig...These are short term and I feel that I can break them on my heavy single day in two weeks. The weight is flying and these are very doable....I will try to post up five week goals before ever wave...I do four weeks of 5x5 and then a max week using heavy dbls and singles...Well that is the plan for right now...These goals may seem low to some of you, but keep in mind, this is after only 4 weeks of powerlifting..So with that in mind, I will be temperary satified with those number...



So Nightshift asked why I got away from bodybuilding and over to the darkside..I dont think that I posted it, so here goes...I was starting to follow G's powerbuilding methods, using heavy, low reps followed by lighter, high reps to burn out the mucsle...In doing this I got bit by the bug. I am a greedy muther and I want more and more...I have a ton of free time to think about this while sweating to death on the mouse wheel...I saw myself in a meet before I ever saw myself on the stage in posing trunks...My personailty is one of raw, brute power, nothing pretty about it....So here I am...I do plan to compete next year and am training for a bench/deadlift comp next year...

-B

that's how it usually is brother! more and more lifters on here are gettin converted to the darkside...
TB

[brandona]

that's how it usually is brother! more and more lifters on here are gettin converted to the darkside...
TB

Darkside...Home, Sweet, Home, brother....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Darkside...Home, Sweet, Home, brother....

-B


Ya'all crazy fuckin powerlifters, man I love ya all.

[brandona]

I am wearing a extra large t-shirt....It is tight about the chest, back and arms, but not so much around the tummy....pretty cool..not too comfy, but good news none the less..

-B

[Lowdown5]

I am wearing a extra large t-shirt....It is tight about the chest, back and arms, but not so much around the tummy....pretty cool..not too comfy, but good news none the less..

-B


Very very cool B, proud of you my Brother.

[brandona]

Very very cool B, proud of you my Brother.

Thank you sir, next goal is to not be able to get my arms in to it...then we will be getting somewhere...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thank you sir, next goal is to not be able to get my arms in to it...then we will be getting somewhere...

-B


Good goal.

[Angst]

Looks like you're making great progress B, keep up the good work bro, I'm always watching

[brandona]

Looks like you're making great progress B, keep up the good work bro, I'm always watching

Thanks bro, I know you are lurking..making sure I am walking the righteous path..

-B

[B.C.]

Me too Bro, I always look to you for a little push every now and then.

[brandona]

Me too Bro, I always look to you for a little push every now and then.

I am honored bro, truly...thanks

-B

[B.C.]

I am honored bro, truly...thanks

-B

No way dude, thank you.

[brandona]

My computer at the house died last night, so this is from memory...

Warm ups -
Bar x ton
105 x 10
105 x 5
135 x 5
185 x 3
205 x 3

Working sets -
225 x 3 (PR from last week)
230 x 3
235 x 3 - was a grinder, the last rep almost got the best of me, let out a might roar and pushed that bitch to the ceiling....

Heavy weight assisted dips (weight removed)
60x5
60x5
60x5
60x5
40x3
90x5

so i figure that I can do at least one or two bodyweight dips now...will try next week...

-B

[IRBS]

Good job bro, way to push it out!!

[brandona]

Good job bro, way to push it out!!

Thanks Bro, by the last rep, my form goes to shit, i noticed that my butt was coming off the bench and suprise, suprise, when I drove it down, the bar went up....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Kick ass on the lifts B, you are a powerlifter my Brother!

[brandona]

Kick ass on the lifts B, you are a powerlifter my Brother!

Thanks bro, leaving it all in the gym...

-B

[Riesjs]

Good luck with your maxes in the weeks to come. Hope you crush them. Then its on to bigger and better things. Like not being able to get your arms into that t-shirt

[B.C.]

Those unassisted dips will shoot your bench through the roof man. Just take as many sets as you need to get to 15. If it takes 5 sets, so be it. Before you know it, you'll be doin' 'em all in one set, then you can shoot for 30. Dips are the shit for gaining bench strength, as they work every muscle needed for a strong bench. I loves me some heavy dips.

Stay Strong.
B.C.

[Roland]

Nice lifts brandon, dips rule!

[hjayss]

way to push that shit big fellah..you control the weight not the other way around...solid bench day...

[brandona]

Thank you everyone for the kind words...Just a quick up date and then nose to the grindstone...

Stacy spent the night in the hosipital, no worries she is ok, this was the fastet way to get an MRI and a consult from the neurologist about these headaches she has had...The neurologist thinks that they are just migrines, hopefully hormonail due to the preganacy....The baby is doing great...I will keep you all up to date...

No squats last night, cause they did not have a rack in the hositital room..If I cant get in tonight, I will do them on wensday with DE bench, box squats...should be ok...


Thanks

-Brandon

[BEASTOFRAGE]

keep us updated bro!
TB

[brandona]

keep us updated bro!
TB


You know it bro.....

-B

[Riesjs]

Thank you everyone for the kind words...Just a quick up date and then nose to the grindstone...

Stacy spent the night in the hosipital, no worries she is ok, this was the fastet way to get an MRI and a consult from the neurologist about these headaches she has had...The neurologist thinks that they are just migrines, hopefully hormonail due to the preganacy....The baby is doing great...I will keep you all up to date...

No squats last night, cause they did not have a rack in the hositital room..If I cant get in tonight, I will do them on wensday with DE bench, box squats...should be ok...


Thanks

-Brandon

Hope thats all it is Bro, its a lot on you plate and hers. Wishing the best.

[brandona]

Hope thats all it is Bro, its a lot on you plate and hers. Wishing the best.

Thanks Bro...Worse part is on bedrest at the hosipital, she cant get up and walk around, on to the potty...she is pissed, may have to strap her ass down..

-B

[Riesjs]

Strength and patience to you, you are a rock

[brandona]

Strength and patience to you, you are a rock

Thanks bro...

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So Stacy is still in the hosipital. She is doing well, and wants to go home in the worse way. The MRI suckes ass, but she got thru it. She lost part of her mukus plug today..for those that dont know, that plugs the cervix and keeps the baby safe from the envornment...1st level of defence, so she could have the baby pretty much any time now...I will keep you all in the loop...

-B

[Big Wides]

hope everything works out for the best brandona. keep strong bro

[brandona]

hope everything works out for the best brandona. keep strong bro


Thanks bro, means a lot to have you guys to lean on...As of last night, all is well, still no word on the MRI results, but the nurse said that they are quick to tell you when something is wrong and not when something is ok..The headache meds that they are giveing her is working well, for a couple of hours, but that is better than nothing....No contractions yet, but they could start at anytime....

-B

[Hollow1]

Glad to hear everything is going well. Wish the three of you the best.

[brandona]

Glad to hear everything is going well. Wish the three of you the best.

Thanks bro...

Well, Stacy is on her way home. All is well on the MRI, so we are just waiting for the baby to decided that she wants to come out and play...

Possible workout tonight...we shall see...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Soon B, you and Stacy are soon to bring a new life into the world. I know for a fact that you will both be great parents, and that the new little Animal will be your joy!!

[Riesjs]

Thanks bro...

Well, Stacy is on her way home. All is well on the MRI, so we are just waiting for the baby to decided that she wants to come out and play...

Possible workout tonight...we shall see...

-B

That is very good news.

[Dustin92]

Thanks bro...

Well, Stacy is on her way home. All is well on the MRI, so we are just waiting for the baby to decided that she wants to come out and play...

Possible workout tonight...we shall see...

-B

Cool...glad everything is goin good..Best of luck with the delivery, it must be an awsome feeling knowin your gonna become a dad...and a great one at that..

[hjayss]

The diet looks like it is comming along as well...how is everything going for you bro...you are making some good gains they are gonna have to alter come of the machines staks to accomidate your lifting lol...

[brandona]

Hey guys...

Stacy is home and doing well...the baby is still cooking away..The nursery is painted, the crib is put toghter, the house is 85% clean....Took last week off and the diet ended a bit early, money and time put an end to it...I will keep eating clean, but carb up slowly and keep on the cardio....

more to come....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Hey guys...

Stacy is home and doing well...the baby is still cooking away..The nursery is painted, the crib is put toghter, the house is 85% clean....Took last week off and the diet ended a bit early, money and time put an end to it...I will keep eating clean, but carb up slowly and keep on the cardio....

more to come....

-B


Just keep doing your best B as always. You have more important things ahead of you.

[Big Wides]

B, glad to hear that all is going well for you, Stacy and the baby. best of luck to you and your family as the birth of your child comes closer

[brandona]

B, glad to hear that all is going well for you, Stacy and the baby. best of luck to you and your family as the birth of your child comes closer


Thanks Bigs...getting close..momma is sssssssssooooooooo ready...daddy is too.....:)

-B

[brandona]

So the diet is over, a little earlier than expected, but it is what it is....Money was a driving factor, but it was time to eat for real again...after 6 months, I had enough...

So I will be going low carb, high protien and see how that does...I will watch the belly to keep the fat at bay, making adjustments as I go...

Fresh veggies and fruit along with dairy are all making a come back..

Time to get strong...

Dropped between 30-40 lbs - the scale had me anywhere between 275-285...but at least 4 inches off waist and clothes are all super baggy....

-B

[Lowdown5]

You made great progress B, now comes the next leg of the journey. Make it a great one.

[Hollow1]

Congrats on your progress brandona.

[brandona]

Parelle box squats
Warm ups -
bar x ton
135 x 10
185 x 10
205 x 5

Working set - 5x5
225 x 5
235 x 5
245 x 5
255 x 5
265 x 5

regular squats -
135 x 5
135 x 5

Adductor - 3 set of 10 @150
Abductor - 3 sets of 10 @150

Grappler - 3 sets of 10 ea. side @ 45lbs

I got some training manuals from EleiteFTS (there were a buck a pop)..It was good to read what a squat should feel like, where the bar should ride...So I put that in to pratice...I was placing the bar too high, I lowered it and could feel a huge difference....Using The Brute restablization idea, I did regula squats after the box squats to feel the changes I had made...and the feel really good, nice and strong....next time I will place some plates on the floor to "lower" the box a bit...

-B

[IRBS]

Awesome work bro!

[brandona]

Awesome work bro!

Thanks Will....I was please at how strong the workout was, my hips are fried..
265 was tough, but not diffecult, I had more...

-B

[IRBS]

Keep it up bro. It will get easier and easier. Once you hit your stride with this style of training its amazing how fast the PRs will start fallin'. Good job bro!

[IRBS]

Plus by the time your baby girl turns 16 you gotta be a FREAK!!! to scare of all the yahoos trying to date her!!! LOL

I told my wife if we have a baby girl I am bulking until she turns 16, LOL!~

[brandona]

Plus by the time your baby girl turns 16 you gotta be a FREAK!!! to scare of all the yahoos trying to date her!!! LOL

I told my wife if we have a baby girl I am bulking until she turns 16, LOL!~

I here ya...Stacy and I were watching Hulk Hogan on TV...He is super protective of his daughter....Stacy asked if I was going to be like that....I said no........I will be much, much worse....hahaha

-B

[Lowdown5]

I here ya...Stacy and I were watching Hulk Hogan on TV...He is super protective of his daughter....Stacy asked if I was going to be like that....I said no........I will be much, much worse....hahaha

-B


Hell B, Baby is gonna have overprotective fathers everywhere she goes, provided by the Animal Army.

[brandona]

Hell B, Baby is gonna have overprotective fathers everywhere she goes, provided by the Animal Army.

Thats what Im talk'n about....hahahahh....I will tell her to use the "A" like the bat signal...hahahah

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thats what Im talk'n about....hahahahh....I will tell her to use the "A" like the bat signal...hahahah

-B


I like it. Got me an axe handle that is being painted and having the "A" put on it in case I have to straighten some shit out at work.

[brandona]

I like it. Got me an axe handle that is being painted and having the "A" put on it in case I have to straighten some shit out at work.

Big John bringing the heat....nice....

-B

[Nightshift]

B my man, your numbers are really coming along!! I think PL is a really good fit for you!!!

[brandona]

B my man, your numbers are really coming along!! I think PL is a really good fit for you!!!

Thanks bro....I am amazed on my eating right now...Last night I got home after the workout, slammed my Torrent, cooked up some fat chicken breasts, rice and peas, slammed a big plate, woke up starving....ate 6 whole eggs, 1/2 cup of oats for breakfast and I am still starving....I love it..hopefull I can take good advantage of the "rebound"...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro....I am amazed on my eating right now...Last night I got home after the workout, slammed my Torrent, cooked up some fat chicken breasts, rice and peas, slammed a big plate, woke up starving....ate 6 whole eggs, 1/2 cup of oats for breakfast and I am still starving....I love it..hopefull I can take good advantage of the "rebound"...

-B


I eat like that and take good advantage of the "bathroom"


Sorry Bro, just had to do it.

[brandona]

I eat like that and take good advantage of the "bathroom"


Sorry Bro, just had to do it.


hahahahahahah....That's the truth......forgot my fruit today, but remember the oatmeal cream cookie....bad Brandon...

-B

[Lowdown5]

hahahahahahah....That's the truth......forgot my fruit today, but remember the oatmeal cream cookie....bad Brandon...

-B


Maybe you should just send that cookie my way so you aren't bad Brandon.

[Nightshift]

Hey, make it Oatmeal Raisen cookies.....and I'll start checking flights! LOL

[Lowdown5]

Hey, make it Oatmeal Raisen cookies.....and I'll start checking flights! LOL


That is my Brother right there, oatmeal raisin.

[brandona]

Hey, make it Oatmeal Raisen cookies.....and I'll start checking flights! LOL

That is my Brother right there, oatmeal raisin.

My personal fav with out a doubt...cant wait till christmas time when mom fires up the oven...

-B

[Pokoritel]

So the diet is over, a little earlier than expected, but it is what it is....Money was a driving factor, but it was time to eat for real again...after 6 months, I had enough...

So I will be going low carb, high protien and see how that does...I will watch the belly to keep the fat at bay, making adjustments as I go...

Fresh veggies and fruit along with dairy are all making a come back..

Time to get strong...

Dropped between 30-40 lbs - the scale had me anywhere between 275-285...but at least 4 inches off waist and clothes are all super baggy....

-B

Damn B, that is some great progress in only 6 months.

[brandona]

Damn B, that is some great progress in only 6 months.

Thanks bro....I FEEL so much better...Aint gonna lie, it would be nice to take it all off, but the need to move heavy ass weight is too great....

-B

[Riesjs]

Nice squats, and the body weight is awesome. Hard work does pay off

[brandona]

Nice squats, and the body weight is awesome. Hard work does pay off


Thanks Bro...feels good..

-B

[brandona]

Wassssss up....

So after fixing mom's water heater last night and a hospital visit tonight, looks like no speed bench this week...hopefully I can get my pulling in tomorrow, did not pull last week....No worries...

Momma and baby are good...hopefully we shall find out tomorrow if the baby is ready to come out and get an induction date....

-B

[Nightshift]

All looks good here B!! Don't worry about missisng a couple w/o's here and there cause soon enough, you'll be having daddy/daughter day at the gym! LOL Good luck to you and Stacey in the days and weeks ahead.

[brandona]

All looks good here B!! Don't worry about missisng a couple w/o's here and there cause soon enough, you'll be having daddy/daughter day at the gym! LOL Good luck to you and Stacey in the days and weeks ahead.

Thanks bro...I knew this was going to happen so I mentally planned for it...It sucks, but in the grand scheme of things right now, a few missed workouts really dont matter....but after the baby is born...Im going to fuck some weight up...

-B

[Riesjs]

Thanks bro...I knew this was going to happen so I mentally planned for it...It sucks, but in the grand scheme of things right now, a few missed workouts really dont matter....but after the baby is born...Im going to fuck some weight up...

-B

There we go bro. Family first, and when they are settled, its time to hit it hard. In due time...

[brandona]

There we go bro. Family first, and when they are settled, its time to hit it hard. In due time...

You know it bro....The baby will be a little too light to make a good weight, but if I do a ton of reps, i can get on hell of a burn..hahaahah..

-B

[brandona]

Warm ups - Hook grip on all....light chalk where noted...
Bar x ton
135 x ton
225 x 5
225 x 5 (chalk)
315 x 3 (chalk)

Working Set - Dbl over hand grip with chalk..
325 x 3
325 x 3
335 x 3
345 x 3
355 x 3

I find rack pulls harder than than off the floor...pins set about 3 inches below knees...so this was about 110% more than my regular max...ooppsss....needs a lot more work...

Barbell Rows -
135 x 5
155 x 5
175 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5

Pulldowns -
130 x 8
140 x 8
140 x 8
140 x 8

Weight assisted chins - Trying to get to 50 reps...yea...
5 @ 170 removed
8 @ 190 removed
8 @ 190 removed...Started to get a pain in my sholder, told me that I was not using my back anymore so I stopped...

Fucking fried and love it....ME bench tomorrow....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Good to see that you got some time to train B, I know it was needed.

[brandona]

Good to see that you got some time to train B, I know it was needed.

You know I am not quite right in the head when I am singing along to Rod Stewart.."Maggie May' great fucking song...Walk up to the bar, pull my 355 like a fucking beast, huge grunts and all....then start singing along like nothing happened...Gym owner looked at me like I was fucking nuts...hahahaahahah....

Yea bro, was needed in a bad way...the beast has been appeased for a bit...Tomorrow ME bench, with a bit of DE bench on the end...I know I need the form work more that the heavy work....Plus I got bands to play with....oh I cant wait....hahahahah...

-B

[Lowdown5]

Them bands are gonna be waiting to cause you grief, show em who is the fuckin boss.

[brandona]

Them bands are gonna be waiting to cause you grief, show em who is the fuckin boss.

I was scoping the bench out, I think I got an idea...I may have to put the bench on tall 35's...so be it...maybe cut some wood blocks and take with ...that way I can choke the bands on the bottom....

-B

[Lowdown5]

I was scoping the bench out, I think I got an idea...I may have to put the bench on tall 35's...so be it...maybe cut some wood blocks and take with ...that way I can choke the bands on the bottom....

-B


Do what you have to so you can make it work B.

[eblnyc]

lookin killer over here B...no baby yet? my friend just had a little boy two days ago...he is so cute and i get to turn him into a animal...

[brandona]

Do what you have to so you can make it work B.

You know it bro...they better watch out before I bring the welder in and "fix' it good...hahahah
-B

lookin killer over here B...no baby yet? my friend just had a little boy two days ago...he is so cute and i get to turn him into a animal...

Nope not yet, tuesday they will make sure the baby's lungs are ready and then induce soon after...I will get a pick with her in my animal bennie....
-B

[Lowdown5]

That would be pretty cool.

[hjayss]

Nice back session bro I expect this form you...The addiction to heavy ass weight...cure well only one cure heavy ass weight...solid job bro..

[brandona]

Nice back session bro I expect this form you...The addiction to heavy ass weight...cure well only one cure heavy ass weight...solid job bro..

Thanks Homer..Heavy weight is where it's at...

-B

[BEASTOFRAGE]

great work big B!
TB

[brandona]

great work big B!
TB

Thanks Brute...back feels real GOOD this morning..hahahahaah....on to chest n a bit..
-B

[brandona]

Warm up sets -
extreme stretches with 10's
bar x ton
105 x 10
95 x 10

Working sets with mini bands - dbl i think..
did 8 set of two...tried a couple of different band set ups, bench is not really set up for bands....ended up putting the bench on 35's, hooking one end of the band on the bar, looping it around the bottom of the bench, at the point where the verticle standard that holds the bar is attached...and then putting the other end of the band on the bar...not sure what the poundage would be, but this way, the bands were tight threw the whole range of motion...

bar x 2
105 x 2
105 x 2
105 x 2
95 x 2
95 x 2
95 x 2
95 x 2

Restabilizations -
185 x 2
185 x 2
185 x 2
185 x 2
135 x 5

Holy shit..the 1st set the fucking bar went every where...I was laughing like a fucking mad man....got much better on the second set....

DB floor presses -
4 sets of 8 - 50, 60, 65, 65

Cable pressdowns using lat station (really wierd)
3 sets of 8 at 90

BB curls - 3 sets of 8 - 80, 80, 60

Good work out, will try to get some picks of the band set up next week, got some more ideas....

-B

[Roland]

Great session brandon. how is everything going with ya?

[brandona]

Great session brandon. how is everything going with ya?

Going god bro, just waiting for the baby to come out and play..hahah.

-B

[Lowdown5]

Have you figured out her first training session yet? Bench or squats??

[brandona]

Have you figured out her first training session yet? Bench or squats??

Starts with pushup and then moves in to body weight squats...huge bulking diet, tons of dairy...she wants to get big...hahaah....

-B

[Lowdown5]

Starts with pushup and then moves in to body weight squats...huge bulking diet, tons of dairy...she wants to get big...hahaah....

-B


Good plan, little Animal has a great role model.

[brandona]

Good plan, little Animal has a great role model.

Thanks bro...she will have tons of Animal aunts and uncles to watch over her..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro...she will have tons of Animal aunts and uncles to watch over her..

-B


Straight truth right there.

[IRBS]

killer work B!!!! Keep it up. Whens that baby gonna get here? I bet Mom is ready, LOL!!

[Giant Killer]

I'm a little late here bro', but damn, pullin' 355x3? Strong as hell man.

Good work.

[brandona]

killer work B!!!! Keep it up. Whens that baby gonna get here? I bet Mom is ready, LOL!!

Thanks bro...Mom is so ready, she has tried to make deals with anyone at the doc's office that will listen...trying to get induced ASAP!!!...Hopefully we will know a date tomorrow...

-B

[brandona]

I'm a little late here bro', but damn, pullin' 355x3? Strong as hell man.

Good work.

Thanks G/K....I truly find rack pulls much harder than coming off the floor..My leg drive is much stronger than my lower back....so more rack pulls it is...hahah...

-B

[brandona]

So no squating today...we spent the whole day at the hospital...same old story..Mom and Baby are ok, just the headache and the blood pressure...


So Sunday I went over to a member of the Grip Board house...Aaron...one strong dude...there was 3 of us, Aaron, Derick (a 15 yearold kid, but strong as hell) and me.....We did some grip training..Started with grippers....I closed the Captain of Crush #2 pretty easily...so the next stop is the #3, which would be along the lines of Munrde, who was the youngest to close a #3 in each hand at the same time....very fucking cool....

The highlight of my day was the one hand deads using a v-bar...

http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/VBAR1.html

you grip it and pull it up...I did 200# to a full lock out and 210# to about an inch off the floor...pretty cool....oh yea...left handed..for some reason it just felt better in the left hand....

Also did some axle deads, using a 2" thick bar..pulled 295 really easy, but that thick bar is a monster...I almost dropped it....cool shit...grip strength is on the rise....my bending still sucks ass, need more work there...big arms make it harder....COOL!!!...

-B

[hjayss]

You really do a solid job at mixing things up...You are gonna be typing in new goals in no time..

[brandona]

You really do a solid job at mixing things up...You are gonna be typing in new goals in no time..

Thanks bro...I do the best I can....gonna get tough here soon with the baby...but it will all work itself out in the end....

-B

[Hollow1]

It may get a little rough at the beginning but once you get into a routine it's not so bad.

[brandona]

It may get a little rough at the beginning but once you get into a routine it's not so bad.

Yea I will need to get my ass out of bed and down to the gym in the morning, but that puts a time limit on my training, which I fucking hate, but it is more than worth it....

-B

[ChandlerXJ]

Yo man, I was checking ox's thread because I am getting ready for the zero carb plunge...

How did that all work out for you?

anything you can offer would be awesome man...

Love you're journey by the way!!

[brandona]

Yo man, I was checking ox's thread because I am getting ready for the zero carb plunge...

How did that all work out for you?

anything you can offer would be awesome man...

Love you're journey by the way!!


Thanks bro, I did well on the diet, maybe took of...10-15 lbs...but still manages to keep my strenght gains up...I did not weight all my food out and did not follow it as written...it may be a good idea to follow it as written...I think more fish is the key to the diet, i was eating more chicken and beef...fish gets pricy out here in the desert...

-B

[ironshaolin]

Don't worry B, where there's a will, there's a way, baby or not. I got a 3 year old at home, and my girl's new job has caused me to have only one time to lift during the week, 5 30AM. I didn't even know that time existed. The real problem is that I don't get home until 9, 9:30, so I'm only getting roughly 6-7 hours of sleep a night. Try to catch up on the weekends. You'll do fine, just make sure that newbie and the mommy are priority numero uno! Treat them as such, and when times are hard, she'll understand and help you to get in your workouts.

[Riesjs]

You know it bro....The baby will be a little too light to make a good weight, but if I do a ton of reps, i can get on hell of a burn..hahaahah..

-B

Warm ups - Hook grip on all....light chalk where noted...
Bar x ton
135 x ton
225 x 5
225 x 5 (chalk)
315 x 3 (chalk)

Working Set - Dbl over hand grip with chalk..
325 x 3
325 x 3
335 x 3
345 x 3
355 x 3

I find rack pulls harder than than off the floor...pins set about 3 inches below knees...so this was about 110% more than my regular max...ooppsss....needs a lot more work...

Barbell Rows -
135 x 5
155 x 5
175 x 5
185 x 5
185 x 5

Pulldowns -
130 x 8
140 x 8
140 x 8
140 x 8

Weight assisted chins - Trying to get to 50 reps...yea...
5 @ 170 removed
8 @ 190 removed
8 @ 190 removed...Started to get a pain in my sholder, told me that I was not using my back anymore so I stopped...

Fucking fried and love it....ME bench tomorrow....

-B

Good sessions, throw in some new born curls to finish it off in the future

[brandona]

Good sessions, throw in some new born curls to finish it off in the future

You know it bro....

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So it seems that I have been to everyone's journeys but mine lately...that's cause I have not been to the gym this week...after my grip workout on sunday, I took it easy on monday and the rest of the week has been spent cleaning up the house and trying to get everything read for little Kaydee's trip home....Will get back soon, I will do a deload type week and then try to start another wave after that...still eating like a horse, need to get some cardio or GPP in soon....

-B

[Lowdown5]

B, you are taking care of the important shit, your wife and child. You have plenty of time to lift, good to see that you have your priorities straight. I respect you for that.

[Hollow1]

Like Lowdown5 commented already, take care of the important things first. There will be time to lift later.

[brandona]

B, you are taking care of the important shit, your wife and child. You have plenty of time to lift, good to see that you have your priorities straight. I respect you for that.

Like Lowdown5 commented already, take care of the important things first. There will be time to lift later.

Thanks guys...I am not complaining by anymeans...I did some ball squats last night...moved some heavy furniture, so I get it where I can...Lots of forearm work rubbing Stacy's back and sholders...LOL....

-B

[Hollow1]

Thanks guys...I am not complaining by anymeans...I did some ball squats last night...moved some heavy furniture, so I get it where I can...Lots of forearm work rubbing Stacy's back and sholders...LOL....

-B

What no feet? LOL!

[brandona]

What no feet? LOL!

SSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHSSSSSSSS!!!!...she may listening....hahahahah..

-B

[Hollow1]

Sorry about that, I won't tell you what my wife said...LOL!

[brandona]

Sorry about that, I won't tell you what my wife said...LOL!

I can only imanage...I rub what she...um...tells me too...hahahah....

-B

[Hollow1]

LMAO! Wink...Wink!

[BEASTOFRAGE]

You know it bro....

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So it seems that I have been to everyone's journeys but mine lately...that's cause I have not been to the gym this week...after my grip workout on sunday, I took it easy on monday and the rest of the week has been spent cleaning up the house and trying to get everything read for little Kaydee's trip home....Will get back soon, I will do a deload type week and then try to start another wave after that...still eating like a horse, need to get some cardio or GPP in soon....

-B

handle your biz brother...the iron will be waitin on ya...and so will be the darkside...also nice to see that another one of my quotes made it into another lifter's signature...LOL!!
TB

[hjayss]

Get the house together first bro..most imprtant..Good to have a little active rest...

[brandona]

handle your biz brother...the iron will be waitin on ya...and so will be the darkside...also nice to see that another one of my quotes made it into another lifter's signature...LOL!!
TB

You know it bro...The words spoke to me bro, very apporate...
-B

Get the house together first bro..most imprtant..Good to have a little active rest...

Thanks bro, doin what I can...build a bookshelf last night..hahaha..
-B

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So I think I found a good gym to train at...http://www.powerphysiquesystems.com/

One of the onwner is John Pena, a nationaly ranked lifter with a 1735 total @198.....I will go check it out and let you know what happens....Price pre month for one membership is the same that I am paying for two...and I only use one....

-B

[Riesjs]

Looks like a pretty nice gym

[brandona]

Looks like a pretty nice gym

Yea that kinda scared me away...hahaha...but He says that he is training some guys for the national team...pretty cool..

-B

[B.C.]

Then get in there and show 'em what you're made of B! Put an animal in the mix with some real experience, and you're really gonna take off. Sound like a perfect fir for ya' B.

[brandona]

Then get in there and show 'em what you're made of B! Put an animal in the mix with some real experience, and you're really gonna take off. Sound like a perfect fir for ya' B.

It really is what I have been looking for...I will try to get down there next week and check it out...Baby shower this weekend....

-B

[brandona]

Had the baby shower this weekend...Baby girl will not need any clothes for about a year I think...Took my car and the bosses truck to get it all home...Fun time, good friends and family...lots of love to momma and Kaydee...

I spent the weekend working on my YOKE.....in other words...eating like a pig...cake, sandwiches, cake, 1/2 gallon of milk...too much shit...

Going to get back on the wagon soon....Sgt Rock's Blue Collar Eating looks like it will fit the bill...J-Rock has a great powerlifting diet on the main site as well...pre-workout meal of chicken and mac & cheese sounds really good....

My lower back as been stiff and sore as hell for almost two weeks now...going to do some Jump-band stretches tonight and see how they work...after my stove moving workout...hahaha....

-B

[brandona]

Stopping by the new gym on Saturday for a look around...Talked to one of the trainers on the phone...He said Saturday is squat day, good day to check out the monolift....hahaha....very, very cool....

Fuck...I need to get back on the road to clean eating..my tummy is so fucked up right now...I have not been eating that bad, but bad enough....

-B

[hjayss]

looks good do it do it do it...they have towel service wtf...the dbs looks good the gym is very up to date ...

[Lowdown5]

That new gym looks like the bomb B, good enviorment for training.

[brandona]

looks good do it do it do it...they have towel service wtf...the dbs looks good the gym is very up to date ...

I know right, towel service..hahahah....but I think that's the shit that pays the bills....they have a monolift....I cant wait for saturday...go see a sqaut workout and check out the gym.....

-B

[brandona]

That new gym looks like the bomb B, good enviorment for training.

Thanks bro....It is all shiny and clean...hahah....We shall see on Saturday....

-B

[hjayss]

Have you been to met-rx.com they have a nice memorial page about jesse...just saw it yesterday I know you are a fan as well. Who you think gonna take it this year for the strongest man.

[brandona]

Have you been to met-rx.com they have a nice memorial page about jesse...just saw it yesterday I know you are a fan as well. Who you think gonna take it this year for the strongest man.

Thanks bro...I will have to check it out...I would like to see Phister take it again...Kevin Nee could be there....we shall see..deep field..

-B

[Giant Killer]

I see your lurking. How's the baby doin' brother? You sleepin' enough? Taking some time off training? How's life?

[eblnyc]

congrats on the baby...i hope she is a quiet one... knock on wood...

[Lowdown5]

Just thinking about you and the family. Great talking to ya yesterday, hope you are enjoying the week off with the family. Hope all is going well.

[brandona]

I see your lurking. How's the baby doin' brother? You sleepin' enough? Taking some time off training? How's life?

Bro, the baby is great, we are all sleeping great, momma is sleeping a little less than me, but that is because she stays awake at night to watch me feed the baby...Yea taking some time off, went to a new gym today for a look around...more on that in a bit...life is great bro, cant ask for anything more...
-B

congrats on the baby...i hope she is a quiet one... knock on wood...

She is till she wants food, than it all out...hahah...she is the best I could ask for, only getting up a few (2) times a night...pretty cool...
-B

Just thinking about you and the family. Great talking to ya yesterday, hope you are enjoying the week off with the family. Hope all is going well.

All is great bro, happy as hell, what a great feeling....

-B

[brandona]

Sorry I have been here and there lately...Got a baby to feed...hahahaah.....So went to a new gym today for a look around, promised to be a hardcore power lifting gym....here is what I found...

Pull up to the building, a tallish office building..find the door to the gym...behind the door...Stairs leading down...oh boy oh boy....basement...hahahah....

Dude this place is a powerlifters heaven, run by a nationally ranked lifter...Small, basement gym with all kinds of fun toys...Monolift, comp bench, two power racks, 100# wheels, color coded comp plates, bands, chains, CHALK BOWLS!!!!, GRH, reverse hyper, POWER SQUAT MACHINE!!!!!!......Fuck me bros, heaven.....with a twist....a good chunk of the customers work in the office building, this gym is cherry, leather chairs in the locker room, very clean and beautiful gym...He knows his customers, but built a funland for himeself...I should have the stratch up soon, $50 down, $50 a month, but well worth it....and no more than I am paying now....

-B

[Giant Killer]

Damn $50 down $50 a month is a steal for that little piece of heaven. Good find B.

[brandona]

Damn $50 down $50 a month is a steal for that little piece of heaven. Good find B.

No joke, Allentown is a bit of a far drive, but I think this will work, the owner is a great guy...should be a good fit...

-B

[hjayss]

Sorry I have been here and there lately...Got a baby to feed...hahahaah.....So went to a new gym today for a look around, promised to be a hardcore power lifting gym....here is what I found...

Pull up to the building, a tallish office building..find the door to the gym...behind the door...Stairs leading down...oh boy oh boy....basement...hahahah....

Dude this place is a powerlifters heaven, run by a nationally ranked lifter...Small, basement gym with all kinds of fun toys...Monolift, comp bench, two power racks, 100# wheels, color coded comp plates, bands, chains, CHALK BOWLS!!!!, GRH, reverse hyper, POWER SQUAT MACHINE!!!!!!......Fuck me bros, heaven.....with a twist....a good chunk of the customers work in the office building, this gym is cherry, leather chairs in the locker room, very clean and beautiful gym...He knows his customers, but built a funland for himeself...I should have the stratch up soon, $50 down, $50 a month, but well worth it....and no more than I am paying now....

-B
I was waiting for you to say massages after each hard core w/o...

[brandona]

So I went to a powerlifting meet on Saturday, to see how it all goes down and to watch a friend throw down....I was planing to do the meet next year as my 1st meet, but after finding out that there is another meet in Dec, I have no reason to wait..So Dec. 15th, here in Tucson, I will do my 1st push/pull meet...12 weeks out...time to get to work..

-B

[krazyassmexican]

So I went to a powerlifting meet on Saturday, to see how it all goes down and to watch a friend throw down....I was planing to do the meet next year as my 1st meet, but after finding out that there is another meet in Dec, I have no reason to wait..So Dec. 15th, here in Tucson, I will do my 1st push/pull meet...12 weeks out...time to get to work..

-B

looking foward to see you liftin some heavy ass weight
ur gonna be doing great my brother

[IRBS]

So I went to a powerlifting meet on Saturday, to see how it all goes down and to watch a friend throw down....I was planing to do the meet next year as my 1st meet, but after finding out that there is another meet in Dec, I have no reason to wait..So Dec. 15th, here in Tucson, I will do my 1st push/pull meet...12 weeks out...time to get to work..

-B

Get to work bro!! HIT IT!!!

[Hollow1]

So I went to a powerlifting meet on Saturday, to see how it all goes down and to watch a friend throw down....I was planing to do the meet next year as my 1st meet, but after finding out that there is another meet in Dec, I have no reason to wait..So Dec. 15th, here in Tucson, I will do my 1st push/pull meet...12 weeks out...time to get to work..

-B

Time to pound some heavy ass weight!

[brandona]

looking foward to see you liftin some heavy ass weight
ur gonna be doing great my brother

Thanks bro....will do you proud..
-B

Get to work bro!! HIT IT!!!

You know it bro, hitting it hard..
-B

Time to pound some heavy ass weight!
Amped bro, gotta keep up with the old guys....70 seems to be the age to really hit a stride...

-B

[Big Wides]

Big B in a PL meet....can't wait to see this training for the meet, 12 weeks of fun

[brandona]

Big B in a PL meet....can't wait to see this training for the meet, 12 weeks of fun

You know it Bigs...Gonna do some box squats tonight, going to go "light" this week, if I dont I will be too sore to fucking walk..hahahaha....

-B

[Lowdown5]

B is gonna tear some shit up in that meet, that Brother is Animal through and through.

[brandona]

B is gonna tear some shit up in that meet, that Brother is Animal through and through.

thanks bro, the big trick will be to make sure that I am playing my own game, dont get pissed when the little guys out lift me...I will catch them and then dust them....Everything comes with time....

-B

[Lowdown5]

thanks bro, the big trick will be to make sure that I am playing my own game, dont get pissed when the little guys out lift me...I will catch them and then dust them....Everything comes with time....

-B


That is a winners attitude.

[brandona]

That is a winners attitude.

Thanks bro..means alot..

-B

[brandona]

Took it a bit easy, but not too much...

Box squats -
Warm ups -
135 x 10
135 x 10
185 x 5
205 x 5

working set -
225 x 5
235 x 5
245 x 5
225 x 5
205 x 5

I am going to be a sore mofo on wensday...mark my words...

Abd - 3 sets of 20 at 110
Add - 3 sets of 20 at 110
Hips were already fried so I burned out what was left..

Land minds -
3 sets of 10 per side with 35 on bar....

Was an easy day, but still a grinder, been 23 days since I touched a barbell, there is hell to pay, the gods are angered greatly....I will pay with pain, as it should be...

Almost forgot, I canceled my membership at X Sport, moving on to PPS, bigger and better things...Just hope I can get the cash up, or I may have to bench my fat dog in the back yard...hahahahah....

-B

[brandona]

B.W. - 296 (But a leaner 296 than ever before)

Warm ups -
105 x 10
135 x 10
135 x 5

Working sets - 10 sets of 2
155 x 2 (x5)
135 x 2 (x5)

Dumb Bell Floor Presses -
60 x 8
70 x 8
75 x 8
80 x 8

was planning on doing barbell floor presses, but someone was using the power rack for......wait for it.......SQUATS!!!!!....

Dumb Bell shoulder presses -
3 sets of 10 with 35's
(fuck my shoulders are weak, need to step it up a notch)

Super set front and side raises -
2 sets of 10 with 2's
(floor presses fucking fried my delts)

Face pulls -
10 x 130
10 x 140
5 x 150, 5 x 100

Good work out, bench felt really good, floor preses rock, fried the fuck out of my front delts....friday is rack pulls and back...need to add the cardio back in, cut the baby fat back down..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Solid day B, very solid.

[Giant Killer]

Good one today B, excuse my PL jargon ignorance, but what does "DE" mean?

[Young&Hungry]

Nice work b, the floor presses are going to be trememdous for your bench especially for guys like us who bench raw. I recently hit my bench PR on the floor press so I am curious to see how many pounds that will carry over into my regular bench max once this cycle's over.

[Young&Hungry]

Good one today B, excuse my PL jargon ignorance, but what does "DE" mean?

Sorry if I hijacked, but it means "dynamic effort." A dynamic effort day is where you perform one of the big three lifts with light weight and focus on speed of the movement. This trains your CNS to move the bar faster, and will have a huge carry over into your max effort poundages. A great example of the benefits of dynamic effort training is to watch Andy Bolton's 1,003 pound pull (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNvONtw-94g) - watch how fast the bar comes off the floor even with the amount of weight on it.

[Giant Killer]

Thanks brother, learn somethin' new everyday.

[brandona]

Solid day B, very solid.

Thanks Bro, felt really good, need a ton of shoulder work, but all things in time...
-B

Good one today B, excuse my PL jargon ignorance, but what does "DE" mean?
Y&H got it right, I like to pause on the chest and explode up, firing threw the hips..
-B

Nice work b, the floor presses are going to be trememdous for your bench especially for guys like us who bench raw. I recently hit my bench PR on the floor press so I am curious to see how many pounds that will carry over into my regular bench max once this cycle's over.

You know it bro, good shit..hopefully next week I can do barbell floor presses...
-B

[Riesjs]

hows the new gym?

[brandona]

hows the new gym?

Have not started over there yet, have to wait for my next paycheck to join up...My bro in law was talking like he wanted to join with me so we can split a couples rate...that would be cool....cant wait though....

-B

[Riesjs]

Have not started over there yet, have to wait for my next paycheck to join up...My bro in law was talking like he wanted to join with me so we can split a couples rate...that would be cool....cant wait though....

-B

If the gym gets weird about the 'couple thing' just tell them you live at the same residence, Thats how it works here. Well by blood, or by residence

[Young&Hungry]

If the gym gets weird about the 'couple thing' just tell them you live at the same residence, Thats how it works here. Well by blood, or by residence

Hahahah, sounds like a "Chuck and Larry" moment to me.

[mark]

Bro, back off on the front felt work. the last thing you want is to over train your shoulders. Shoulder press once a week, along with some side and rear delt work should be plenty. You could very well cut out the shoulder presses and be fine. Think of how much pressing you do already... No reason to kill yourself.

[Riesjs]

Hahahah, sounds like a "Chuck and Larry" moment to me.

by working in a gym, ive realized how easy it is to get a discounted membership. Its just funny

[brandona]

Bro, back off on the front felt work. the last thing you want is to over train your shoulders. Shoulder press once a week, along with some side and rear delt work should be plenty. You could very well cut out the shoulder presses and be fine. Think of how much pressing you do already... No reason to kill yourself.

Right on bro, thanks..will cut them out....


Talked to Powerfreak and he said to keep doing what I am doing and as the meet gets closer we will dial everything in at that time...so onward...

-B

[brandona]

by working in a gym, ive realized how easy it is to get a discounted membership. Its just funny

What kinda of shocks me is that no one really cares that I am leaving the other gym. The lady at the desk, just asked why and had me sign a form. I would expect that they could try a little bit of a sell to try to get me to stay, in the least get a more indepth reason for why I am leaving....54 bucks a month is a lot of money...I guess they really dont care....

-B

[Big Wides]

thats the sad part of the Globo Gym Era.....

[brandona]

thats the sad part of the Globo Gym Era.....


If it was my gym, I would have to ask...but I guess for every one of me there will be 4 soccer mom's who will pay for PT to replace me...Oh welll.....on to bigger and better things....

-B

[Hollow1]

What kinda of shocks me is that no one really cares that I am leaving the other gym. The lady at the desk, just asked why and had me sign a form. I would expect that they could try a little bit of a sell to try to get me to stay, in the least get a more indepth reason for why I am leaving....54 bucks a month is a lot of money...I guess they really dont care....

-B

Maybe they are glad you are leaving because you actually used the weight lifting faucilities for what they were intended for...lol.

[Riesjs]

What kinda of shocks me is that no one really cares that I am leaving the other gym. The lady at the desk, just asked why and had me sign a form. I would expect that they could try a little bit of a sell to try to get me to stay, in the least get a more indepth reason for why I am leaving....54 bucks a month is a lot of money...I guess they really dont care....

-B

Thats the biggest issue here. We dont have a sales team, just everyone does memberships. And there is no 'keep the memebers here' plan in place. People just leave. Thats why i think we will be shuting down. I didnt harass people be ive always tried to get them to resign, calls, letters, whatever worked. Its also hard in this town, waaaay too small, and by the end of the month there will be 4 gyms in town. 54 a month is also prety expensive, should be able to get into a place for inbetween 25-40

[brandona]

Thats the biggest issue here. We dont have a sales team, just everyone does memberships. And there is no 'keep the memebers here' plan in place. People just leave. Thats why i think we will be shuting down. I didnt harass people be ive always tried to get them to resign, calls, letters, whatever worked. Its also hard in this town, waaaay too small, and by the end of the month there will be 4 gyms in town. 54 a month is also prety expensive, should be able to get into a place for inbetween 25-40

The 54/month was for two people...the new gym is 50 a month, but for what equipment there is, it is more than worth it....It is really weird, I know here at work, if a customer decided to go elas where or we have not heard from them for a while, we call and see what is up, every little bit is cash on the table...

-B

[brandona]

Maybe they are glad you are leaving because you actually used the weight lifting faucilities for what they were intended for...lol.


Hey, that asshole is overthere working up a sweat, I hope he leaves soon....LOL...

-B

[Hollow1]

LMAO...enjoy your new gym!

[Lowdown5]

Because the girl at the desk gets paid whether you stay or not. She doesn't give a fuck. At my gym, if you want to quit and the person you talk to regardless of where they work gets you to stay and/or extend your membership we pay em $50. You can bet your ass they will follow you to your car to try and talk you into staying.

[brandona]

Because the girl at the desk gets paid whether you stay or not. She doesn't give a fuck. At my gym, if you want to quit and the person you talk to regardless of where they work gets you to stay and/or extend your membership we pay em $50. You can bet your ass they will follow you to your car to try and talk you into staying.

That is how it should be bro, you want my money? you better work for it...The girl at the front desk was not hired to sell, she was hired becasue she is good looking, just ask the owner. I know sad, but it is what it is, she sells a lot of shakes cause the guys all want to flirt with her....

-B

[Lowdown5]

That is how it should be bro, you want my money? you better work for it...The girl at the front desk was not hired to sell, she was hired becasue she is good looking, just ask the owner. I know sad, but it is what it is, she sells a lot of shakes cause the guys all want to flirt with her....

-B

We hire the eye candy too, but their job is to keep the memberships too. If they can't do that well then they gotta go.

[brandona]

We hire the eye candy too, but their job is to keep the memberships too. If they can't do that well then they gotta go.

Not many people can make the saves, and in my case, they have no chance, but I would love for them to try, make the effort...

[Lowdown5]

Not many people can make the saves, and in my case, they have no chance, but I would love for them to try, make the effort...


Sometimes that is all you can ask.

[brandona]

Here is what went down, story to follow, don't loose interest..

B.W. 293

Rack pulls - (pins set about 2" below knee)
Warm ups -
135 x 10
135 x 10
205 x 10
225 x 5

Working sets - (dropped pins to mid shin)
315 x 3*
225 x 3
225 x 3
225 x 3
225 x 3

*no explosion at all, felt like shit, so it turned in to a speed rack pull session...

CS rows -
5x5 with 2 plates
old school Gibson machine, way too low to the ground, but fried the shoulders...

H.S. Iso Lat Front Lat Machine -
8 x 2 plates
8 x 4 plates
8 x 4 plates (total, 2 per side)

My deads sucked ass, but any day training is a good day. No speed, no explosion, maybe I bit off more than I could chew after a month off...fuck it, I really dont give a shit what the reason is....Speed pulls off the floor next week....

Oh yea, I dropped the pins cause the closer to my knees I get, the more lower back it is, i feel like I am too far foward...I really dont like rack pulls, but as proof of my mental problems, I will keep doing them...

thanks for reading my rant..
-B

[Hollow1]

Taking a month off will take its toll...still a damn solid workout!

[brandona]

Taking a month off will take its toll...still a damn solid workout!

Thanks bro, any time in the gym is good time..hard to get too pissed..

-B

[Lowdown5]

Any time you get mad about anything, and I mean anything, look at your beautiful baby girl and your beautiful wife. After that, everything just seems better.

[brandona]

Any time you get mad about anything, and I mean anything, look at your beautiful baby girl and your beautiful wife. After that, everything just seems better.

Damn straight bro, damn straight..

-B

[Hollow1]

Any time you get mad about anything, and I mean anything, look at your beautiful baby girl and your beautiful wife. After that, everything just seems better.

Words of wisdom!

[hjayss]

love the back session bro keep the rack deads in the routine I love em too.

[brandona]

thanks bro, I'll keep pounding them....


What to know how cool my daughter is? She sleeps in my arms while I blend up a shake. Pretty cool, sleeps right through....

-B

[Hollow1]

Babes in arm...that has to put a smile on anyones face.

[brandona]

Babes in arm...that has to put a smile on anyones face.

Absultly awesome bro, and it is nice being strong, cause I can hold her for hours with out my arm feeling like it wants to fall off....melts my heart when she looks up at me with her big blue eyes..

-B

[brandona]

B.W. - holding at 293

Warm ups -
Bar x ton
90 x ton
105 x 10
135 x 5
185 x 5

Working set -
195 x 3
200 x 3
205 x 3

All reps felt clean, strong and explosive. Very good session...My shoulders kept fucking slipping on my last set, when I would try to plant my traps and tighten my body, i would slide froward, fucking pissed me off...caulk did not help, cant wait to get to a real bench...

Tate Presses -
30 x 10
40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8
40 x 8

Would be nice if the dumbbells were the same fucking lenght, dont ask, cause I dont know....Love these, have to keep them high on the chest and they really burn the tris...

Long bar push downs (mimic the CGB)
110 x 8 (way to easy)
170 x 8
170 x 8
170 x 8

Ez-Bar Preachers - (long, fat bar)
quarter per side x8, x8, x8, x6

Good work out, got the blood pumping, good bench session, nice way to end the week..

-B

[Dustin92]

Great solid session bro..One question though, what are Tate Presses?

[brandona]

Great solid session bro..One question though, what are Tate Presses?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=755bkxeTMt4

I read that it is best to keep the dumbells touching as much as possible, feel really nice in the tris

-B

[Lowdown5]

Good work today B, and so cool about KayDee in Dads arms while mixing the shake.

[Bus]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=755bkxeTMt4

I read that it is best to keep the dumbells touching as much as possible, feel really nice in the tris

-B

i watched that vid for tate presses, good stuff...i've never seen them before, are you mixing those in on bench days or for tris or what?

[brandona]

Good work today B, and so cool about KayDee in Dads arms while mixing the shake.

Thanks bro, just her and dad up at 7 am on a saturday...hahah..How's it going?

[Lowdown5]

Thanks bro, just her and dad up at 7 am on a saturday...hahah..How's it going?


Tired. Worked all night, then soccer. Had dinner and then passed out for about 4 hours. Going back to bed soon.

[brandona]

i watched that vid for tate presses, good stuff...i've never seen them before, are you mixing those in on bench days or for tris or what?

Yea, I will mix them in on my heavy bench day, probley a rotation with extensions, dips, pushdowns, ect...I am sore as hell right now, so the work pretty well....just watch the elbows, lots of strain there...

-B

[brandona]

Tired. Worked all night, then soccer. Had dinner and then passed out for about 4 hours. Going back to bed soon.

Long day bro, work tomorrow? How's the family?

-B

[Bus]

Yea, I will mix them in on my heavy bench day, probley a rotation with extensions, dips, pushdowns, ect...I am sore as hell right now, so the work pretty well....just watch the elbows, lots of strain there...

-B

thanks man, i'm gonna mix those in next bench day and see how my body reacts lol i hear ya bro i benched pretty hard yester day, my shoulders feel like jello...

[brandona]

thanks man, i'm gonna mix those in next bench day and see how my body reacts lol i hear ya bro i benched pretty hard yester day, my shoulders feel like jello...

Oh yea, rear delts and lats are fried after friday...sunday will truly be a day of rest...

-B

[Bus]

Oh yea, rear delts and lats are fried after friday...sunday will truly be a day of rest...

-B

rest up man...good luck with your lifts this week...thanks again for the info

[brandona]

The guys over at PlanetRage.com issued a challenge to me, set some PR this week...I took the challenge and here is Day one...

B.W. - holding stead at 293

Box squats -
warm ups -
bar x ton
135 x 10
135 x 5
225 x 5

Working set -
255 x 5
275 x 5*
280 x 0 - fucking hell, my ass was glued to the fucking bench...FUCK!!
245 x 5
225 x 5
225 x 5

*Looking back in the old log book, as of 8-27-07, this is a 10lb PR on the box squats...But that is not fucking good enough, 275?!?!?!? Are you fucking kidding me? I am fucking pissed cause my squats are so poor...So here is the deal, From this point on, nothing under 300lbs will count as a PR, fuck this pussy weight...

ABD - 120 x 3 to fail
ADD - 120 x 3 to fail

Land mines -
3x10 each side with 45 on bar

Seated cable crunches -
3 x 10 w/ 90

Time to give my baby a bath...

-B

[Nightshift]

Workouts are really coming along! The PR's will come soon enough! Keep plugging away!

[brandona]

Workouts are really coming along! The PR's will come soon enough! Keep plugging away!

Thanks Bro, more work ahead, must keep pounding..

-B

[Hollow1]

Establishing what you are willing to accept as a PR is a great way to set the bar...keep pounding the weights...solid workout!